Do you see the beauty inside your dog? Our comprehensive and positive approach to training and behavior maximizes the bond with your dog by replacing confusion and conflict with communication and understanding.
Call today for a free mini consultation about your dog problems.
(404) 433-3278
Welcome to The Balanced Dog on-line.
Dog behavior consulting and dog training for the metro Atlanta area and surrounding
counties with private and group services… plus online and telephone consultations for dog owners everywhere.
Dog Owners
We provide a full complement of behavior, training, and evaluation services for dog owners. Our programs are balanced
between prevention and resolution of behavior problems using up to date scientifically sound and humane methods. We offer both private and group programs.
Owner, Chris Redenbach CDBC, is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and has over 25 years experience resolving dog behavior problems.
If you are experiencing such common problems with your dog as housetraining; separation anxiety; aggression towards other dogs when you try to go for a walk;
possessiveness of toys, food, bed or sofa; fear aggression; what is often called dominance aggression; phobias; senior dog regressions; and more, visit our Behavior pages.
We also offer pre-adoption evaluations; puppy head start programs that include socialization and basic training and imprinting; basic obedience and manners;
Canine Good Citizen program; advanced obedience; pre-agility obedience skills and imprinting for canine performance sports; competition problem solving and more.
Our services have also been used for expert opinion for legal proceedings involving dog bites.
Kids & Dogs
Is a new baby arriving in your life soon? Do you know what to do to prepare your dog? Do you want to know how to improve safety for your child interacting with
your dog and others? Does your child want to help train your dog? We can help you privately or in your community
Veterinarians
We work with you to solve the behavior problems your clients' pets. We advocate testing whenever a behavior
problem can be linked to a physical problem. Please check our special veterinarian's page.
Shelter Managers, Veterinarians, Kennel Owners
Our safety guidelines for dog handling will help avoid unnecessary fear, stress and injuries for employees
and animals alike. We have instructed veterinary technicians and animal control officers in behavior and safe, humane handling.
Find out more about our educational programs.
Educators, Parents
Invite us for a bite prevention program at your school or civic group. We also have humane education programs
for K-8 to promote responsible pet care, introduce animal issues in a balanced way and foster a love of nature.
We now have phone consultations, a library of support materials for distant dog owners and the convenience of PayPal.
Chris Redenbach CDBC Certified Member
International Association
of Animal Behavior Consultants